Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) vs Glenfarclas 33 Year Old 1988 (cask 7124)
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Port Ellen
★ 5.00
£1000
Glenfarclas 33 Year Old 1988 (cask 7124)
Glenfarclas
£899
| Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) | Glenfarclas 33 Year Old 1988 (cask 7124) | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Port Ellen | Glenfarclas |
| Region | Islay | Speyside |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 47.5% | 56.9% |
| Age | 33 yr | 33 yr |
| Price | £999.95 | £899 |
| Rating | 5.00/5 | — |
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Glenfarclas 33 Year Old 1988 (cask 7124)
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Glenfarclas 33 Year Old 1988 (cask 7124)
Quick verdict
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Glenfarclas 33 Year Old 1988 (cask 7124) is better value at £899 vs £1000.
For beginners: Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£999.95 vs £899)
Glenfarclas 33 Year Old 1988 (cask 7124)
Pros
- +More affordable (£899 vs £999.95)
Cons
- −High ABV (56.9%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Who should buy Port?
Port Ellen 33 Year Old - Batch 6 (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Islay character.
Who should buy Glenfarclas?
Glenfarclas 33 Year Old 1988 (cask 7124) is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Tasting notes
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